Weekly Message October 19th, 2014 Fr. Thomas A Sufi master (an Islamic mystic) lost his car keys and was out on the front lawn of his house on hands and knees in the early morning looking for the keys through blades of grass. A couple of his disciples came along and asked him what he was looking for. He replied, “I’ve lost my keys and I’m trying to find them.” Attempting to help, his friends got down on the ground with him. When it began to get hot, they became somewhat restless so one of them asked, “Sir, do you remember where you laid them?” “Oh yes, I know. I left them inside the house.” To which the disciple asked, “Then why are you looking for them outdoors?” “Because there’s more light outside,” came the answer. Point of the story – we as humans have lost “The Key”; lost the way of understanding God, ourselves, and our world. The joy of being connected with God can be found only if we look deep inside ourselves. More often than not we look “outside” the home, the church, or the scriptures for more pleasure, security, power, and affirmation. However, what we find is the darkness of our isolation from God. Yet, God calls us out of the darkness into His marvelous light. Despite lots of bad advice and hollow wisdom which can easily be found on television, the internet, or on bookshelves, maybe we only have to look inside to discover the “key” which has been there all along - and thank God for the grace given to each of us through Jesus His Son, by the power of His Holy Spirit. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOSPITALITY HOUR Sunday is hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next week 10-26 is hosted by the Episcopal Church Women. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m., in the Mark Room. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY is Sunday in the Mark Room at 11:15 a.m. MINISTRY FAIR “Getting to Know You” Sunday, October 19th after the 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. mass. Representatives will be on hand to help you get acquainted to see how we can best serve you, and give you answers about our Ministry or Service groups. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH invites children and families of St. David’s to their ‘Stir up the Spirit” event, Sunday, October 19th, at 4:00 p.m. which includes food, games, bounce house and more. Carpool available, call Jenifer 333-4830. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. KNIT WITS Wednesday, October 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. FOOD MINISTRY At St. George’s, Wednesday, October 22nd at 4:30 p.m. UPCOMING EVENTS Join the fun and fellowship. October 26th --Episcopal Schools Sunday EVENSONG Sunday, November 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. in honor of All Saints Day, reception to follow. E.C.W. Fashion Show at Madison Green on November 8th. Ticket sales on October 19th, and 26th. PLEASE PRAY…For the sick: Shelby, Tom, Melba, Zeni, Leo, Wayne, Ralph, George, Rolande, Mary Eula, John, Bill, Kimberly, Cindy, Robin, Enid, Sean, Allison, Sharon, Linda, Jeri, Jan, Joanni. For those celebrating a birthday: Laurel Coore, Courtney Goodwin, Christopher Hernandez, Aaron Harvey-Chung, Eric Crawford, Violet Henry. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Everald & Phyllis Thomas and Allen & Mellissa Dicks. For the faithful departed: READY At this time, we have our 2015 calendar open for flower and candle designations. Select your dates of remembrances and see or contact Sue at the church office 793-1976. Your prepaid order for flowers at $40.00 or candles at $20.00 will be greatly appreciated. We continue taking orders for red pew prayer books only $20.00, please see Sue after mass. If you would like to have an old used red prayer book, please contact Sue or call the parish office. OFFERTORY ENVELOPE PACKET for 2014 weekly Sunday donations are available. Consider E-give; an on-line ‘giving’ solution. E-Give How to contribute to St. David’s Church electronically: Go to church website saintdavidsinthepines.org (or paste this link to your URL) Click on “Make a contribution” Click on “Contribute” Click on the box which says Follow directions on “Givers Login” The process is safe, secure, and reduces any chances of error on our part or the bank’s. facebook/pages/St-Davids-In-The-Pines-Episcopal-Church/204776156261881
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:09:00 +0000